The River Kent is a fast-flowing, spring-fed river in Cumbria, originating in Kentmere Reservoir and flowing through the Kentmere valley. It joins the River Sprint and then the River Mint at the Meetings at the Gravel Trap to form the main River Kent, which continues through Kendal and down to Force Falls before entering the Morecambe Bay estuary. The river is renowned for its waterfalls, weirs, and pools, which provide habitat for migratory fish. It is managed by the Kent Westmorland Angling Association, which controls approximately eight miles of double-bank fishing. The Kent holds designations as a salmon river under EEC standards and as a Special Site of Scientific Interest due to its unique ecology.